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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1233 Elite Gray reads as a soft, cool gray with very little chroma and a slight blue-green lean. It sits in the mid-light range rather than feeling stark or dark, so the color comes across as restrained and even instead of bright or heavy.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Sherwin-Williams reference can be useful on vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, access panels, brackets, railings, shelving, mailboxes, frames, and other small parts where a measured gray is needed. It also works well on PVC, hardware, and removable fixtures when you want the part to coordinate with a known brand color without drawing attention to the surface.
Because the color is low in chroma, it usually reads fairly even, but the mid-light value can still show darker substrate color or patchy prep if coverage is thin. On smooth metal or plastic, surface condition and sheen differences can change the way the gray appears, so proper prep and film build matter. Exterior exposure and gloss level can also shift the look slightly, with smoother finishes appearing a bit deeper.
Similar colors:
SW0094 Periwinkle
SW6233 Samovar Silver
SW7663 Monorail Silver
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
The SDS applies to the MyPerfectColor product made for SW1233 Elite Gray, not to the color name by itself. You can find the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. If you are ordering a specific format, check the SDS for that exact MyPerfectColor product before use.
Plastics vary a lot, so testing on the actual part is important before painting the full item. MyPerfectColor spray paint can adhere well to many plastics, but some surfaces need different prep or primer. If you want better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel and test a small area on the same plastic first.
SW1233 Elite Gray custom spray paint is useful for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small or awkward items that are easier to coat with spray than with a brush. It is also practical for removable parts that need to match a known brand color reference. If the item is large or highly visible, make sure you are ordering the right format and quantity for the job.
Before you order, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity. Custom-made matches of SW1233 Elite Gray are made to order, so they are not returnable or refundable. Verifying those details up front is the safest way to avoid ordering the wrong product for your project.
Sheen changes how SW1233 Elite Gray looks on the finished item. Higher sheen reflects more light and can make surface texture or unevenness more noticeable, while lower sheen reduces reflectivity but may clean differently. The final appearance also depends on surface prep, spray technique, and the material being coated, so choose the sheen that fits the item and how it will be used.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1233 Elite Gray in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1233 Elite Gray. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW1233 Elite Gray, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.